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[Hoeyneroo]

Our reaction system has 2 phases, Vapor, liquid.  The overall vapor volume fraction in the reactor is about 50 vol%.

 

The reaction is a homogeneous reaction in liquid, and the vapor in the feed reacts and changes to the liquid phase.

 

Which type of reactor is recommended??

 

Our candidates are a CSTR (continuous stirred tank reactor), a Column Reactor,  and (?? )

 

And do you know a "reactor selection criteria"??

 

I'll appreciate your answer, Thank you.

[Art Montemayor]

You don't explain clearly what your feed conditions are and how your reaction takes place.  You also fail to state if it is exo- or endothermic.  That is very important in selecting the type of reactor as well as to any heat rejection (or absorbing) rate.

 

Are catalysts employed?  what type?

Is the reaction a batch type (in a kettle); or is it continuous?

Do you require an overhead condenser?  are inerts involved?

Do you require agitation?

Are the materials of construction exotic or expensive?

etc., etc., .......

[Hoeyneroo]

Our reaction system is;

 

- Exothermic reaction.

 

- Homogeneous catalyst. (In Liquid, Organo-metallic)

 

- Continuous process.

 

And we don't know whether an overhead condenser,inerts,agitation are required. 

 

In our lab, We use a stirred-tank type and cooling coil. 

 

If you want to get more information, please reply.

 

Thank you for your answer.

 

 

[Bobby Strain]

So, what are you producing? Ethylbenzene or something similar?

 

Bobby

[Aseem]

Is it a reversible reaction? Do any side products need to be removed?

 

You can also consider a loop reactor.